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South Korean president nominates would-be second woman PM

The nomination comes after Lee's party dominated local elections on Wednesday.

Prosecutors across Japan to be surveyed for harassment

The supreme office issued related instructions to local prosecutor offices across the country last month and plans to compile a report by the end of fiscal 2026.

South Koreans protest over ballot mishap, demand local election rerun

National Election Commission chairperson Rho Tae-ak resigned after public outrage over ballot paper shortages.

With an average age of 55, Japan local idol group shows women it's never too late to shine

FUJISAWA, Kanagawa -- An idol group in this eastern Japan city, consisting of female members with an average age of 55, are encouraging women to pursu

South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade

Wednesday's election was the first nationwide vote since President Lee Jae Myung took office.

South Korea's ruling party wins big in local elections

South Korea's Lee wins mandate for diplomatic continuity in local elections

Buffalo named 'Donald Trump' for its golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) -- With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Ba

South Korea's ruling party win big in local elections

South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but may lose in Seoul

The loss of Seoul, South Korea's largest city and top political prize, would deliver ⁠a symbolic blow to President Lee Jae Myung despite his party's broader gains.

South Korea's ruling party set for big win in local elections

Japan's Saizeriya opens first restaurant in Malaysia with local touch

Exit polls suggest landslide win by South Korea's ruling liberal party in local elections

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea's ruling liberal party was projected to win a landslide victory in Wednesday's mayoral and other local election

How Cubans keep going, despite U.S. pressure and fuel blockade

Despite Trump's prediction in January that Cuba was "ready to fall" and despite ​rationed power and the decimation of its tourism industry, the government is still in charge.

South Korea's ruling party headed for big win in local elections: exit poll

Thailand references Japan in boosting its community-based elderly care

In some cases drawing on Japanese experience, local governments and communities in Thailand are stepping up work to support older residents through integrated care initiatives.

The LDP wants another coalition partner. Will it happen?

The Liberal Democratic Party floated the idea of inviting the Democratic Party for the People to join the ruling bloc.

More Japan companies drop mandatory transfers as recruiting opens for 2027 graduates

TOKYO -- Companies in Japan began recruitment screenings on June 1 for students graduating in spring 2027, with some firms abolishing mandatory reloca

Japan's local banks flee China for Singapore, India as supply chains shift

Retail forex investors flock to Aussie over US dollar trades against yen